(1) The state board of education shall appoint a mathematics advisory panel and a science advisory panel to advise the board regarding essential academic learning requirements, grade level expectations, and recommended curricula in mathematics and science and to monitor implementation of these activities. In conducting their work, the panels shall provide objective reviews of materials and information provided by any expert national consultants retained by the board and shall provide a public and transparent forum for consideration of mathematics and science learning standards and curricula.

     (2) Each panel shall include no more than sixteen members with representation from individuals from academia in mathematics and science-related fields, individuals from business and industry in mathematics and science-related fields, mathematics and science educators, parents, and other individuals who could contribute to the work of the panel based on their experiences.

     (3) Each member of each panel shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.220 and reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. School districts shall be reimbursed for the cost of substitutes for the mathematics and science educators on the panels as required under RCW 28A.300.035. Members of the panels who are employed by a public institution of higher education shall be provided sufficient time away from their regular duties, without loss of benefits or privileges, to fulfill the responsibilities of being a panel member.

     (4) Panel members shall not have conflicts of interest with regard to association with any publisher, distributor, or provider of curriculum, assessment, or test materials and services purchased by or contracted through the office of the superintendent of public instruction, educational service districts, or school districts.

     (5) This section expires June 30, 2012.

[2007 c 396 § 2.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2007 c 396 §§ 1 and 2: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.

     Captions not law -- 2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.

     Finding -- Intent -- 2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.300.515.